JAC Delhi Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2026 determines whether you can participate in the counselling process at all. Before you fill out the registration form or begin making decisions about your options, it is necessary to verify that you qualify for all of the requirements for both the program and university you’re applying to.
Herein, we will explain everything regarding the eligibility criteria above and in its entirety.
Overview of Eligibility for JAC Delhi 2026
Eligibility for JAC Delhi 2026 is evaluated on the basis of four main parameters:
- Qualifying Examination – which board exams are accepted
- Minimum Marks in Qualifying Examination – varies by programme and university
- JEE Main 2026 Rank – mandatory for all candidates
- Region – Delhi vs. Outside Delhi
Qualifying Examination
The qualifying examination for admission through JAC Delhi 2026 must be one of the following:
- Senior School Certificate Examination (10+2) of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi
- Indian School Certificate Examination (10+2) of the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi
- Any other examination recognized as equivalent to the CBSE Senior School Certificate Examination
Important Note: Candidates who appeared in the qualifying examination in 2026 and have been placed in compartment (supplementary) will NOT be eligible for admission in JAC Delhi 2026.
Minimum Marks – Programme Wise
B.Tech Programmes at DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW & Dual Degree (B.Tech + MBA) at IGDTUW
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aggregate Marks | 60% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| English Requirement | Must have passed English (Core or Elective) |
| Subject Passing Condition | Must have passed each subject individually |
| JEE Main Requirement | Valid JEE Main 2026 rank in Paper-I |
B.Tech Programmes at IIIT-Delhi
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aggregate Marks | 70% in aggregate of best 5 subjects including Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics |
| Mathematics Marks | Minimum 70% in Mathematics specifically |
| JEE Main Requirement | Valid JEE Main 2026 rank in Paper-I |
B.Arch Programmes at NSUT and IGDTUW
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Option 1 | 10+2 with PCM and English, minimum 45% aggregate |
| Option 2 | 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics as compulsory subject, minimum 45% aggregate |
| JEE Main Requirement | Qualified JEE Main 2026 Paper-II (B.Arch) |
Minimum Marks for Reserved Category Candidates
There is a relaxation in the minimum marks requirement for candidates belonging to reserved categories:
For DTU, NSUT, and IGDTUW
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General (GN) | 60% in PCM |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 55% in PCM |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 50% in PCM |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 50% in PCM |
| Defence (CW) Sub-category | 55% in PCM |
| Persons with Disabilities (PD) | 50% in PCM |
| EWS | 60% in PCM (no relaxation) |
For IIIT-Delhi
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General (GN) | 70% in best 5 subjects including PCM |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 65% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 60% |
| Defence (CW) Sub-category | 65% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PD) | 65% |
| EWS | 70% (no relaxation) |
Important: EWS candidates do not receive any marks relaxation at any of the participating institutions.
Region Eligibility
Region is one of the most important and often misunderstood eligibility conditions in JAC Delhi counselling.
| Region | Seat Share | Criterion |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Region | 85% of seats | Must have passed qualifying exam from a school/college/institute within NCT of Delhi |
| Outside Delhi Region | 15% of seats | Must have passed qualifying exam from a school/college/institute outside NCT of Delhi |
Special Case – Patrachar Vidyalaya / NIOS Candidates: If you passed through Patrachar Vidyalaya Delhi or NIOS, your region is determined by the location of your examination centre not your home address. If your exam centre was in NCT of Delhi, you are a Delhi Region candidate. If outside, you are an Outside Delhi Region candidate.
Age Criterion
There is no minimum or maximum age criterion for any programme at any of the four participating institutions such as DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW, or IIIT-Delhi under JAC Delhi 2026.
IGDTUW – Female Candidates Only
IGDTUW is open exclusively to female candidates. Male candidates cannot apply for any programme at IGDTUW through JAC Delhi 2026. All other eligibility conditions (marks, JEE rank, region) apply equally to female candidates as outlined above.
Basis of Admission – JEE Main Paper
| Programme | JEE Main Paper Required |
|---|---|
| B.Tech at DTU, NSUT, IGDTUW | Paper-I (B.E./B.Tech) |
| Dual Degree B.Tech + MBA at IGDTUW | Paper-I |
| B.Arch at NSUT and IGDTUW | Paper-II (B.Arch) |
| B.Tech at IIIT-Delhi | Paper-I (percentile score used) |
Candidates eligible for both B.Tech and B.Arch must make their preference clear during choice filling. Seat allotment will be based purely on the order of choices filled, there is no separate system for dual-eligible candidates.
Tie-Breaker Criteria
If two candidates have identical JEE Main CRL ranks after NTA’s tie-breaking, JAC Delhi 2026 will use following additional criteria in order:
- Date of Birth – the elder candidate (born earlier) gets preference
- Random draw – if the tie still persists
Who is NOT Eligible for JAC Delhi 2026
- Candidates who appeared in JEE Main 2026 but scored below the minimum qualifying percentile
- Candidates who passed Class XII in compartment in 2026
- Male candidates applying for IGDTUW programmes
- Candidates whose Class XII was from an unrecognised board
- Candidates who did not pass English as a subject (for B.Tech at DTU/NSUT/IGDTUW)
- Candidates who did not individually pass PCM subjects even if aggregate is 60%+
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the minimum percentage required for JAC Delhi 2026 B.Tech admission?
A. DTU, NSUT and IGDTUW will require an aggregate mark of at least 60% across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in Class XII. IIIT-Delhi has an aggregate mark of at least 70% across the best five subjects which must include Mathematics and have achieved a mark of at least 70%.
Q. Can a student with a compartment in Class XII 2026 apply for JAC Delhi 2026?
A. Students who appeared for 2026 with a compartment result will be considered for JAC Delhi 2026.
Q. Is there an age limit for JAC Delhi 2026?
A. Neither the minimum or maximum age for eligibility applies at any of the universities within JAC Delhi.
Q. Can male candidates apply to IGDTUW through JAC Delhi 2026?
A. IGDTUW accepts only female candidates.
Q. Is the eligibility criteria the same for all four JAC Delhi universities?
A. For the most part they are; other than the case of IIIT-Delhi who require an aggregate of 70% of the best five subjects and have to include Mathematics with a minimum of 70% and the other three universities require an aggregate of 60% for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics total.
Q. I passed Class XII from outside Delhi. Can I still apply to DTU?
A. you will be able to apply to DTU for the remaining 15% of seats allocated to Outside National Capital Region candidates via your own rank which will be a separate competition.
Q. Is English compulsory as a subject in Class XII for JAC Delhi eligibility?
A. For B.Tech at DTU, NSUT, and IGDTUW, you must have passed English (Core or Elective) as a subject in Class XII.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.